Review and Interview: We Heard the Pixies Roar at the PAC
May 18th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
The Pixies, John Grant North Charleston Performing Arts Center May 11 It’s been a full week since Boston-born alt-rock veterans […]
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Brings Soulful Rainy Night Rock
February 26th, 2015 | by Stratton Lawrence
Tedeschi Trucks Band, Spirit Family Reunion North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 25 “Is it still raining out there?” asked […]
Review: Shovels and Rope Dazzle the Hometown Crowd
January 18th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Shovels and Rope w/ Caroline Rose North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 17 Over the last 10 years (since I […]
Review: John Prine and Jason Isbell Hold Court to an Appreciative Audience
November 9th, 2014 | by Stratton Lawrence
A Songwriting Session with the Masters John Prine and Jason Isbell North Charleston Performing Arts Center Nov. 8 For generations […]
Duane Trucks Steps In for Big Nights with Widespread Panic
October 4th, 2014 | by Stratton Lawrence
Widespread Panic North Charleston Coliseum Night One: Friday, Oct. 3 Widespread Panic kicked off their fall tour in Charleston on […]
Gallery: Moosetoberfest 2014
September 30th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Booked, organized, and hosted by local musician Joel Hamilton (of Mechanical River), the Tattooed Moose’s annual Oktoberfest-themed bash featured a […]
Gallery: Woggles and Company Rocked the Royal American
September 30th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Georgia-based soul-rock quartet the Woggles delivered a mighty high-energy performance at the Royal American on Sept. 26. It was the […]
Gallery: The Ramones Tribute
September 8th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Gig organizer Johnny Puke had his hands full with a lineup of more than a dozen bands on Sept. 7 […]
Review: Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, Mighty Fine at the Music Hall
April 29th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings Charleston Music Hall April 27 Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings had just come to the end […]
Dances with Daughter: Bandleader Kevin Costner
April 25th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Kevin Costner and Modern West North Charleston Performing Arts Center April 23 The last time I saw Kevin Costner and […]
Gallery: Rowdy Action at Bully Pulpit’s CD Release Show
April 20th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Guitar-driven, punk-fueled Charleston band Bully Pulpit headlined a four-band bill on the main stage of the Pour House on April 19 […]
Review: Mike Birbiglia Bir-brings it to the Music Hall
March 31st, 2014 | by Jessica Mickey
Mike Birbiglia Charleston Music Hall March 30 When performing in large theaters, Mike Birbiglia starts his shows with practically zero […]
Review: Iron & Wine and the Secret Sisters Put Old-School Folk on Display
February 24th, 2014 | by Stratton Lawrence
Iron & Wine, the Secret Sisters Charleston Music Hall Feb. 23 It’s difficult not to feel like you’re the butt […]
Gallery: Brewvival Draws Big Beers and Happy Crowds
February 24th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Saturday’s sunny, spring-like weather complemented the warm, welcoming, tone of the fifth annual Charleston Brewvival beer festival in North Charleston […]
Reviews: Elise Testone and Jordan Igoe’s Album Release Shows
February 18th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Elise Testone Charleston Music Hall Feb. 13 With enormous dreamcatchers floating above her and an enthusiastic crowd urging her on, […]
Review: Buddy and Jonny Defy Expectations at the PAC
February 10th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang North Charleston Performing Arts Center Feb. 7 Concertgoers were in for a double treat on Friday […]
Review: Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell Conjure Up a Portable Opry
February 2nd, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 31 Take a couple hard-working country music legends, add […]
Review: The Tedeschi Trucks Band Vibe Well at the PAC
January 19th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Tedeschi Trucks Band North Charleston Performing Art’s Center Feb. 17 The Florida-based, 11-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band packed the North Charleston […]
Tin Roof’s Annual ‘Jinglebang’ Raises Cheer and Funds
December 23rd, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Only four nights after Cord & Pedal’s big holiday telethon/showcase at the Charleston Music Hall, the local musician Lindsay Holler […]
Review: The Charleston Jazz Orchestra Explore Bop and More
October 28th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston Jazz Orchestra: World of Bebop Charleston Music Hall Oct. 26 Nearing the end of a vibrant fifth season at […]
Review: a Showcase of Ryan Bonner, Gaslight Street, and Guilt Ridden Troubadour at the Hall
October 14th, 2013 | by Jared Booth
Guilt Ridden Troubadour, Ryan Bonner, Gaslight Street Charleston Music Hall Oct. 12 On Sat. Oct. 12 at the Charleston Music […]
Review: Widespread Panic Get Into the Lowcountry Vibe
October 7th, 2013 | by Stratton Lawrence
Widespread Panic Oct. 4-5 Family Circle Stadium There’s no other band that gets the Charleston family together quite like Widespread […]